GBCA Discussion Forum

The HYC Open One Design Regatta, the "HOOD" is quickly approaching!!  Sept. 21-22! 
Hope you are planning to sail!
Go to the HYC, GBCA or Regatta Network website to sign up and view entries.  Let's see how many different classes we can get - how about V15's, Sunfish and International 470's??

91 Boats!!  Three days to go!!  Yee-ha!!!! 

Many thanks to sponsors of the HYC Open One Design Regatta,
KO Sailing, Classic Cafe, Kevin Severance Insurance and Wells Fargo Advisors.  Rumor is Mt. Gay is going to make an appearance Saturday night to introduce a new product!!  "The Blue Bottle".

HYC is hosting the 2nd Open One Design Regatta, Sept. 17-18. Already 60 boats are signed up in nine classes on three race courses!  Info at www.houstonyachtclub.com or regattanetwork.com for NOR and registration.  Join the fun!!

Every sailor needs to hear this guy. Check out the book reviews on amazon.com.  http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Sailing-Choices-Families-Commitments/dp/1933987073/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1289442926&sr=1-1.  "Saving Sailing" by Nicholas Hayes.  Maybe we can save sailing on
Galveston Bay.  HYC 6:00pm, Saturday, Nov. 13.  Everyone invited.

The Women's Sailing Association at HYC is raffling a kayak this weekend (Sunday, July 18, at the trophy presentation of the Women's Sailing Weekend). It is a 13ft. Perception Acadia (sit in), includes paddle and floating bowline.  The proceeds of the raffle go to the WSA Scholarship fund which promotes women's sailing.  This is a great kayak and could be yours! Tickets are one for $10.00 or three for $25.00.  Email  lindamckee@aol.com to get your ticket(s) or for more information.  Thanks!!

Hey Girls (and Guys), hope you can join the sailing fun at HYC for the Women's Sailing Weekend, July 17-18.  Go to regattanetwork.com to see the NOR and entry form.  Catherine Spiller Regatta, Women's Regatta and 30ft. + Regatta.  Something for everyone!!  Email any questions to jbgsails@verizon.net.  Hope to see you there!